List of members of the National Academy of Sciences (Systems neuroscience)
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization comprising distinguished scholars in scientific and engineering research. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive in the United States. Systems neuroscience, a subfield of neuroscience, studies how neural circuits analyze sensory information, form perceptions, make decisions, and execute movements. Therefore, the list of NAS members specializing in systems neuroscience represents a distinguished cohort of researchers contributing significantly to our understanding of complex brain functions.
Because the NAS membership roster is publicly accessible and constantly evolving as new members are elected annually and older members pass away, providing a static list here would quickly become outdated. To obtain the most current and accurate list of NAS members with expertise in systems neuroscience, consult the official website of the National Academy of Sciences (nasonline.org). The site allows searching by discipline and keywords, enabling users to identify members whose research aligns with systems neuroscience. It is also possible to identify members through searches focused on specific areas within systems neuroscience, such as motor control, sensory processing, or cognitive neuroscience, all of which fall under the broader umbrella of systems-level investigations.
The scientific contributions of NAS members in systems neuroscience are varied, but often involve the use of techniques such as electrophysiology, optogenetics, computational modeling, functional neuroimaging, and behavioral analysis. They study a wide range of neural systems, including the visual system, auditory system, motor system, and cognitive control networks, to understand how these systems contribute to behavior and cognition. Their work has led to important advances in our understanding of brain function and has implications for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.